Obituaries

Obituaries for Cherryvale, Fredonia, Chanute, and Surrounding Areas

Lawrence A. Tull

Lawrence A. Tull

Sep 5, 2022

Lawrence A. Tull, 96, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence.

Lawrence Allen Tull was born May 30, 1926, at Conway Springs, Kansas the son of Emil Tull and Anna (Varenhorst) Tull.

On May 24, 1954, in Severy, Kansas he was united in marriage to Melba Irene Morton, and she preceded him in death October 3, 2012.

Along...

Daisy M. Vaughn

Daisy M. Vaughn

Sep 5, 2022

Daisy M. Vaughn, 80 of Altoona, Kansas, passed away, Monday September 5, 2022, at Medicalodges in Independence, Kansas.

Daisy Maud Vaughn was born on December 21, 1941, in Artemas, Pennsylvania, to Marshall and Mary (Boor) Diehl. She graduated from Everett, Pennsylvania High School in 1959.

She was united in marriage to Milton Vaughn on October 29, 1995, at Palisade, Minnesota, he preceded...

Steven  L.  West

Steven L. West

Sep 3, 2022

Steven L. West 69, of Chanute Kansas, passed away surrounded by his family, Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home.

Steve was born to Charles and Bernita (Kress) West on July 25, 1953, in Kansas City Missouri.

Steve graduated from Iola Senior High School in 1971, then went to serve his country in the United States Army.

He was united in marriage to...

Henry Lee Stadler

Henry Lee Stadler

Sep 3, 2022

Henry Lee Stadler 70, of Yates Center, Kansas, passed away peacefully at the Hospice House in Kansas City, Missouri, Saturday, September 3, 2022.

Henry was born November 27, 1951. He graduated high school from Carbondale, Kansas, in 1969. Henry proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Henry’s uniqueness, and contagious laugh will be greatly missed by all that knew and...

Melvin D. Burt

Melvin D. Burt

Sep 2, 2022

Melvin D. Burt, 89, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Family Health and Rehab in Wichita.

Melvin Dean Burt was born January 24, 1933, in Coyville, Kansas the son of Ralph Burt and Waunita (Morgan) Burt. He graduated from Fall River High School in 1951.

After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Navy and...

Neal Eugene Sharp

Neal Eugene Sharp

Aug 31, 2022

Neal Eugene Sharp 1940-2022

Neal Eugene Sharp passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born February 11, 1940 in Chanute, Kansas. He was the son of Harold and Vernettia (Renken) Sharp. After the passing of his mother, Vernettia, Ruby (Nichols) Sharp became his mother on November 4, 1944. Growing up he was known as ‘Arkie’ and...

Debra Anne Wiedmeyer

Debra Anne Wiedmeyer

Aug 30, 2022

Debra Anne Wiedmeyer, 65, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Neodesha Care and Rehab, Neodesha, Kansas. Debra was born January 24, 1957, to Ross Dunton and Bess (Haney) Dunton in California. Debra was an over the road truck driver for 40 years for VanKampen Trucking in Wyoming, Michigan until her retirement. She enjoyed decorating her house...

Toni Lee Guffey

Toni Lee Guffey

Aug 25, 2022

Toni Lee “Pearman” Guffey 72, of Chanute, Kansas., passed away August 25, 2022, at 4:54 a.m. at Ascension Via Christie St. Francis, Wichita, Kansas, in the care of Harry Hynes Hospice Care.

She was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on October 22, 1949. Her family then moved to Chanute where she enjoyed being the Bugle Corps and was a graduate of Chanute...

Hazel M. Wickham

Hazel M. Wickham

Aug 24, 2022

Hazel M. Wickham, 80, of Sedan, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Hazel Mae Wickham was born December 21, 1941, in Arkansas City, Kansas the daughter of George Young and Pearl (Atkins) Young. She grew up in the Cedarvale area and graduated from Cedarvale High School in 1960. On August 20,...

Robert Max White

Robert Max White

Aug 17, 2022

Robert Max White 87, of Chanute, Kansas passed away Tuesday August 17, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. He was born in the small town of Morehead, Kansas to Virgil and Ruby (Nielsen) White on January 16, 1935. Bob graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1953. Bob and Beverley Beck were married on September 1, 1956....

Ralph Leon Hegwald

Ralph Leon Hegwald

Aug 15, 2022

Ralph Leon Hegwald, aged 77, of Chanute, Kansas, finally made it to the “good stuff” he knew was waiting for him on Monday, August 15th, 2022. Just as it was in our physical world, surely, he is yet to meet a stranger in Heaven, and Jesus is no exception – he is likely to be riding his motorcycle alongside our...

David Wayne  Hight

David Wayne Hight

Aug 9, 2022

David Wayne Hight 63, of Neodesha, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Advena Living of Cherryvale. He was born August 9, 1959, in Corpus Christi Texas. David was adopted by Robert and Wanda Hight, they have preceded him in death. David graduated from Parsons High School and spent most of his working years driving a truck for various...

Allen Lee Myers

Allen Lee Myers

Aug 9, 2022

Allen Lee (Bull) Myers, 79, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Ascension St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Allen Lee Myers was born March 19, 1943, at the family farm in rural Cherryvale, Kansas to Lovell Myers and Dorlys (Straub) Myers. He graduated from Labette County High School in Altamont, Kansas in 1961. He was...

Martha Jane Mcgrath

Martha Jane Mcgrath

Aug 7, 2022

Martha Jane McGrath 99, of Derby, KS; passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022. Martha was born in Chanute, KS; to Ralph and Grace (Williams) Drake on November 3, 1922. She was a Chanute high school graduate with the class of 1940, then her desire was to attend Mary Grimes school of Nursing and achieve her degree as a (LPN) Licensed...

Ronald Eugene Clements

Ronald Eugene Clements

Aug 5, 2022

Ronald Eugene Clements, 87, of Chanute, KS; passed away Friday August 5, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center. Ron was born February 12, 1935, to Thaddeus and Lena (Rapp) Clements. He graduated from Humboldt High School and then Neosho County Community College with an Associate Degree. He was enlisted in the United States Army and fought for our freedom...

Manuel  Paul Martinez

Manuel Paul Martinez

Aug 4, 2022

Manuel “Manny” Paul Martinez, 58, of Chanute, KS; passed away at home unexpectedly August 4, 2022. He was born to Ishmael and Dolores (Perez) Martinez July 4, 1964. Manuel was a 1982 Chanute High school graduate and was a self-employed contractor on various jobs. He enjoyed spending time with and entertaining his friends and family, antiquing, and loved going to...

Estella  Louise Reed

Estella Louise Reed

Aug 3, 2022

Estella Louise Reed, 78 passed away peacefully on August 3, 2022, at Neosho Memorial Regional Hospital. She was born April 3, 1944, in Savonburg to Elenore and Stanley Tubbs. Estella’s past employment includes secretary of Thayer Christian Church, Noah’s Ark daycare, and secretary for Micro-lite from which she retired. She volunteered as the treasurer at the Thayer Public Library. She...

Kevin D. O'Neill

Kevin D. O'Neill

Aug 3, 2022

Kevin D. O’Neill, 68, of Fredonia, Kansas passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Fredonia Regional Hospital in Fredonia, Kansas. Kevin Dennis O’Neill was born July 9, 1954, in Okeene, Oklahoma the son of Eugene “Jim” Edward O’Neill and Lenora (Luebbers) O’Neill. He graduated from Okeene High School in 1972. He later attended St. Mary of the Plains College in...

Kathryn  Mae Purdy

Kathryn Mae Purdy

Aug 1, 2022

Kathryn Mae (Hawes) Purdy, 84, of Chanute, KS; passed away August 1, 2022, at Diversicare of Chanute. Kathryn was born in Chanute, KS; to Roy and Nellie (Williams) Hawes on August 6, 1937. She was a homemaker and loved to play bingo and travel to the casinos in her free time. She was blessed with three children; Sharon Stubblefield, Kathryn...

Robert "Bob" D. Clay

Robert "Bob" D. Clay

Jul 31, 2022

Robert “Bob” D. Clay, 74 of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022, at his home. Robert D. Clay was born May 5, 1948, at Waukegan, Illinois the son of Clifford C. Clay and Rhoda (Douglas) Clay. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1967. He also attended the Vo-Tech program at Coffeyville Community...